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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 464.64 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 464.64 and 198.72 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 464.64 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/464.64 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 464.64 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 92,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,333.26/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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